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Line 3: − It was the former home of '''Ambassador College''', which was affiliated with the [[Worldwide Church of God]] before the denomination later renounced the teachings of its founder, Herbert W. Armstrong. The campus is now the headquarters of the '''[[Institute in Basic Life Principles]]''', the controversial legalistic sect (some go so far as to label it a cult) founded by [[Bill Gothard]], known for its teachings on strict obedience to authority (the Duggar clan, featured on TLC, were adherents).+
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From 1973-1975 the local high school (the Big Sandy Wildcats, not to be confused with another high school in Deep East Texas named Big Sandy) won three state championships in football (the 1974 team were co-champions with Celina, a notable program in its own right, while the 1975 team set a then-national record 824 points over 14 games). Notable players on that team were David Overstreet (who later played for the [[Miami Dolphins]]) and Lovie Smith (who later coached at the college and professional levels).
From 1973-1975 the local high school (the Big Sandy Wildcats, not to be confused with another high school in Deep East Texas named Big Sandy) won three state championships in football (the 1974 team were co-champions with Celina, a notable program in its own right, while the 1975 team set a then-national record 824 points over 14 games). Notable players on that team were David Overstreet (who later played for the [[Miami Dolphins]]) and Lovie Smith (who later coached at the college and professional levels).
Just east of the city (on US Highway 80) was the former home of '''Ambassador College''', which was affiliated with the [[Worldwide Church of God]] before the campus was sold (prior to the denomination later renouncing the teachings of its founder, [[Herbert W. Armstrong]]). The campus is now the headquarters of the '''[[Institute in Basic Life Principles]]''', the controversial legalistic sect (some go so far as to label it a cult) founded by [[Bill Gothard]], known for its teachings on strict obedience to authority (the Duggar clan, featured on TLC, were adherents).
[[Category:Texas Cities and Towns]]
[[Category:Texas Cities and Towns]]